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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1934

Page

6

Bath hospital nurse hosts friends on leave in Hyannis

Miss Dorothy Huggard R N of Hyannis hospital visits parents on Mechanic Street for a month. A Bath hospital training colleague Ethel Blake wins top prize in contract at a social with guests including Mrs. John Bowie and Mrs. Joseph Hecht. Caravan Players present The Taming of the Shrew at Bowdoin Memorial Hall tonight with tickets from the Bursar.

Dorothy Huggard R. N Hyannis, Mass Herbert E. Huggard Mechanic Street Bath Hospital Ethel Blake Roland Robinson John Bowie Joseph Hecht Justus Miller Merton Dearing Reginald Barter Caravan Players Memorial Hall Bowdoin College Thayer Roberts Jeannette Dowling Jitney Players Mr. Roberts Shakespeare Fritz Lieber Miss Dowling

Bristol Ladies Attend Maine P T A Session in Portland

Mrs Clifton Redennett and Mrs Lindell Weeks with daughter Evelyn Weeks were in the city Friday for business. Mrs Seth S Mullin, Mrs Leroy F Colby and Mr and Mrs Clinton D Wilson were in Portland for the Maine P T A departmental session at Portland High School. The session coincided with the Maine Teachers convention and featured active parts by Mullin Wilson and Colby.

Clifton Redennett Lindell Weeks Evelyn Weeks Bristol Seth S. Mullin Leroy F. Colby Clinton D. Wilson Portland Maine P. T. A Maine Teachers’ Convention Portland High School Mullin Wilson Colby

Miss Florence Neiley attends Brunswick teachers convention

Miss Florence A. Neiley of Trufant's Crossing who teaches in the Brunswick schools spent several days in Portland as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Doten while attending a teachers convention.

Florence A. Neiley Trufant’s Crossing Brunswick Portland Charles E. Doten

Rummage Sale Opens and Notables Visit Bath

Central church ladies held a successful rummage sale in the parish house with the November committee chaired by Mrs. Joseph Avery. A public supper is planned for Saturday November 10. Dr and Mrs Hugh D Grant returned Friday from a two week trip through Montreal Ottawa and New York. They were guests of Mrs E J Blodgett in Berlin NH and accompanied by Mrs Georgie Sidelinger and Mr Mrs Elmer McFarland Bath. Several Bath residents and guests were noted including Mr and Mrs F G Falin and Lawrence Coombs departing for a two week southern trip. Mrs Emma Cox of Lexington Mass and two nieces visited Bath for the funeral of Mrs Coxs brother Charles Lemont. Harold Manson of Brooklyn Mass visited John H Hyde at Elmhurst. Miss Mary Hodgkins attended the Bowdoin Colby game at Waterville and will stay with uncle Russell Waters. Dr Frank G Walker, now in Windsor Vt, formerly with Dr Harry F Morin in Bath, visited Bath and called on Dr Edward E Berry. Mrs Cyrus Longley has returned home from Memorial hospital after several weeks as patient.

Ladies’ Aid of Central Church Joseph Avery Hugh D. Grant Montreal Ottawa New York E. J. Blodgett Berlin N. H Georgie Sidelinger Bath Elmer McFarland Mechanic Street

Bath residents attend Bowdoin Colby football game

Mrs William S Newell Miss Mary Newell Mrs Byron F Barker Dr and Mrs Warren E Kershner Mr and Mrs James A Gillies Jr and John H Hyde were among Bath attendees at the Bowdoin Colby football game in Waterville Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William L Skelton and son David returned home Sunday after a week in Washington DC where Mr Skelton attended the Bankers Convention.

William S. Newell Mary Newell Byron F. Barker Warren E. Kershner James A. Gillies, Jr John H. Hyde Bath Bowdoin-Colby Waterville William L. Skelton David Washington, D. C Skelton Bankers’ Convention William Skelton High Street

Miss Marguerite Brown Hosts School Friends at Rockweed

Miss Marguerite Brown entertained many school friends at the Rockweed on Friday afternoon and evening. Attendees included Lucille Johnson, Louise Briggs, Ellen Stevens, Thebeau, Marjorie Trott, Mary Nickerson, Madeline Dunton, Shirley Moore, Roberta Erwin, Rita Cummings, Hath Robinson, Kathaleen Scott, Mary Marshall, Warren, Even Haskell, William Mussen, Warren McNeil, Carl Earlback, Rogers, Robert Stevens, Nick Steis, Franklin e, and Robert Martin of Augusta.

Marguerite Brown

Unclear Boy Biahene Locke Leaves Home in Oct 24 Pleasantry

A resident of 24 Cummings, Biahene Locke, departed by motor on October 24 for an unspecified Pleasant trip. His mother states she will be away for an indefinite period.

Biahene Locke Cummings

Halloween party at 23 Cobb road features orange and black decor

Mrs. Charles W. Walsh Jr hosted a contract club gathering with 44 attendees at Winter Street church Ladies aid meeting. Prizes awarded at the contract games included a lemonade pitcher and a fancy dish. A Christmas sale and parish supper are planned for December 5 and tonight at 6 30 respectively.

Charles W. Walsh, Jr Cobb Road James Clappison Edward Daley John Atwood Lincoln Bailey Clifford Wilband James McLaughlin Charles Blaisdell

Ledyard Family Returns From Boston Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Owen J Ledyard and his sister Mrs Fred L Lord have returned from a brief motor trip to Boston.

Owen J. Ledyard Fred L. Lord Boston

Mrs Franklin Shaw Visits Bath From Norway as House Guest

Mrs Franklin Shaw of Norway formerly Esther Jones of Bath arrived Friday with her two daughters Hildreth and Vesta to visit Bath and reconnect with old friends. She plans to see residents linked to her girlhood home later part of Bath Memorial Hospital, now.

Franklin Shaw Norway Esther Jones Bath Oscar Thornton June Rideout Hildreth Vesta Shaw Bath Memorial Hospital

Miss Dorothy Huggard Visits Portland Grandmother

Miss Dorothy Huggard R N of Hyannis Massachusetts traveled to Portland on Friday and stayed over the weekend as the guest of her grandmother Mrs Benjamin Morris.

Dorothy Huggard, R. N Hyannis Mass Portland Benjamin Morris

Dr Charles McDonald Visits Bath From Brookline Mass

Dr Charles McDonald of Brookline Massachusetts, father of a Bowdoin College junior, is spending a week in Bath and nearby areas. Former Bath resident, he enjoys visits and follows his old hometown through The Bath Daily Times columns.

Charles McDonald Brookline Mass Bowdoin College Bath McDonald Bath Daily Times

Turners Court Bride-to-Be Honored With Linen Shower

Miss Jeannette Shackford hosted a surprise party and linen shower for Mrs. Elwood Legard, nee Catharine Hooper, at Turner's Court. Guests included Miss Frances Shaughnessy, Miss Ruth Dale, Miss Kathleen Leonard, and Miss Netta Briggs. Mrs. Roger D. Skillings returned home on Washington Street after a visit in Boston.

Jeannette Shackford Roy F. Shackford Turner's Court Roger D. Skillings Washington Street Boston

Women from Sagadahoc tour Camden Farm Bureau session

Miss Clara Hawthorne and Miss Flora Leonard along with Mrs Ida Beals and guests motored to Camden for an all day Farm Bureau session. Mrs Blanche Baker and sister and Mrs Leah Strout of Los Angeles joined. Mrs William D Sewall returns home from a week in New Canaan with daughter Mrs John K Jayne.

Clara Hawthorne Flora E. Leonard Ida Beals Sagadahoc Ferry Blanche Baker Leah Strout Los Angeles Calif Camden Farm Bureau Association William D. Sewall Washington Street New Canaan, Conn John K. Jayne

PTA Leaders Attend Maine Meeting in Portland

Mrs John Hunt president of the South End PTA Mrs J Alert Redlon district president Mrs William P Hatch and Mrs William Small traveled to Portland on Friday as representatives to attend the Maine PTA meeting conducted by state president Mrs Haven Sawyer of Bangor at Portland High School.

John Hunt South End Parent-Teacher Association J. Alert Redlon William P. Hatch William Small Portland Parent-Teacher Association of Maine Haven Sawyer Bangor

Mrs Shubert and sons visit Moses family in Washington Street

Mrs Chester M. Shubert and her two sons Chester Jr and William of Brooklyn New Hampshire arrived recently to spend a month with her parents Hon and Mrs Oliver Moses 2d of Washington Street.

Chester M. Shubert Chester, Jr William Brooklyn N. H Oliver Moses 2d Washington Street

Lost Paradise Maine story by Prof Coffin at Bowdoin

The Brunswick author Prof Robert P. Tristram Coffin of Bowdoin College published Lost Paradise a biographical study of his childhood on a saltwater farm near Brunswick. The book has earned many complimentary reviews and follows his boyhood joys and sorrows. He is also the author of Portrait of an American.

Coffin

Melrose and West Coast visitors tale of travel

Mrs. Florence Fuller of Melrose Mass visits her mother Mrs Elizabeth Pepper. Mrs Blanche Bunker and sister Mrs Leah Strout of Los Angeles Calif left Sagadahoc Ferry after hosted by Ida M Beals Miss Flora E Leepfard and Harvey P Hathorn for a brief return trip to Milton Mass before heading back to the West Coast.

Florence Fuller Melrose Mass Elizabeth Pepper Augusta Blanche Bunker Leah Strout Los Angeles Calif Ida M. Beals Flora E. Léepfard Harvey P. Hathorn Sagadahoc Ferry Milton West Coast

Bluebell Troop Sees New Captain at Grace Church Meeting

Bluebell Girl Scouts gathered at Grace Church parish house Monday afternoon for their regular meeting. Marilynn Cummings was appointed scribe. Elizabeth Deering attended as a guest and will be the new troop captain, with Netta Briggs in charge as lieutenant.

Bluebell Toop Grace Church Marilynn Cummings W. Seat Elizabeth Deering Miss Deering Mien Netta Briggs

Halloween Party at 29 Park Street Hosts Varied Costumes

Master Melvin D. Ferris Jr entertained Saturday at his Park Street home with a Halloween party. Guests arrived as ghosts and other figures, then paraded for costume recognition before games and apple cap favors. Notables: Marilyn Hart, William Ayer Jr., Alma Swanton, Bobby Garnet, Edward Clough Jr., Morris Emery, Bartlett Swanton, Barbara Baldwin, Dorothy Belanger, Eleanor Jewett, Morris Emery, Melvin Ferris Jr.

Melvin D. Ferris, Jr Park Street Mrs. Ferris Marilyn Hart William Ayer Jr Bobby Garnet Alma Swanton Frank Ferris George Emery Edward Clough Jr Bartlett Swanton Morris Emery Melvin Ferris

Shower Honors Mrs Bates At Bridge Street Home

Mrs Thatcher B Pinkham and Mrs Harry C Williams hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lawrence C Bates nee Pris cilla Williams M H S 34 at 10 Bridge Street on Thursday evening Beano games and gum crop favors by Miss Ethel Barter were part of the festivities A birthday cake celebrated Mr Bates birthday among the refreshments Guests included Mrs Albertha Williams Mrs Harvey A Bates Mrs Frank Lehand from New London Conn Miss Ruth Huse Miss Elizabeth Pinkham and others

Thatcher B. Pinkham Harry C. Williams Bridge Street Lawrence C. Bates Priscilla Williams Bates Ethel Barter Albertha Williams Harvey A. Bates Frank Lehand New London

Benson and Tanguay File Marriage Intentions in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions were filed Thursday in the office of City Clerk John W. Gilmore by Frederick E. Benson of Brunswick and Elizabeth Irene Tanguay of this city. Benson is son of Charles A. and Tiny (Heath) Benson of Brunswick, and Tanguay is daughter of Oscar J. and Pearl Tanguay of this city. Benson is employed as clerk and Tanguay as bookkeeper.

John W. Gilmore Frederick E. Benson Brunswick Elzabeth Irene Tanguay Benson Charles A. and Tiny Heath) Benson Miss Tanguay Oscar J Pearl Tanguay Beacon

Morse High School Star Visits New York City Native

Joseph Coss of New York City arrived Tuesday afternoon for a visit at his home, 144 North Street. Coss, regarded as one of Morse high school’s best athletes, is a son of Mrs. Isa M. Coss of this city.

Joseph Coss New York City North Street Coss Morse High School Isa M. Coss

Notable locals attend Dartmouth Harvard game in Boston

Mr and Mrs W Dayton Hill, Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell and Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson traveled to Boston Friday to attend the Dartmouth Harvard game on Saturday, marking a social weekend outing.

W. Dayton Hill Robert Brownell Theodore Watson Boston

Hodgkins Visit Bath on Portland Couple Tour

Mr and Mrs Elwood Hodgkins of Portland were visitors in Bath on [date]. They toured local sites and met residents during their brief stay, expressing appreciation for the city’s historic architecture and hospitality.

Mrs. Elwood Hodgkins of Portland Bath

Birthday Surprise for Helen Babine Becomes Festive Event

Miss Helen Babine, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Babine of 516 Middle Street, celebrated her 15th birthday with a surprise party last Wednesday. Guests included Helen and Marion Gallant, Dorothy Babine, Stella Babine, and many others. games such as peanut hunt and pinning the donkey’s tail were played. Refreshments were served by Marguerite Brown and Madeline Babine.

Helen Babine George Babine Dorothy Babine Marguerite Brown Madeline Babine Helen and Marion Gallant Margaret Cameron Marie Lena Gallant Stella Bessie Kakos Mildred Cutting Amerise Bourque Catherine Brown Eileen Piper Maris Robinson Eva Kingsbury Mary Alice Doris Babine

Portland Visitors Wed for Henderson Lemont Pair

Mr and Mrs Charles T Henderson and Mr and Mrs Everett G Lemont were Portland visitors on Thursday.

Charles T. Henderson Everett G. Lemont Portland

Model Airplane Club Opens In Y With Glenn Orrs

The model airplane hobby club started at the Y on Thursday evening led by Glenn Orrs and Elton Pinkham. Twenty three attended, with the first fifteen placed on the membership list and eight placed on a waiting list as each club caps at fifteen members.

Glenn Orrs Elton Pinkham

Mark Sewall Returns Home From Grandmother Visit

Mark Sewall arrived back at his Boothbay Harbor home on Sunday after staying several days with his grandmother, Mrs. Mark W. Sewall, on Washington Street.

Mark Sewall Boothbay Harbor Mark W. Sewall Washington Street

Mrs Craig Hosts Tea For New Bath Resident

Mrs Edward C Craig entertained a few friends at her Garden street home Thursday afternoon for Mrs Thomas Casey who recently moved to Bath and is making her home at 68 Green street. Lieut and Mrs Casey have been passing the Summer and early Fall at Sebasco. Mrs Frederick E Drake poured and Mrs Bruce H M White of Topsham was an out of town guest.

Edward C. Craig Garden Street Thomas Casey Bath Green Street Casey Sebasco Frederick E. Drake Bruce H. M. White Topsham

Miss Clarice Whittier Visits Lewiston Family Over Weekend

Miss Clarice Whittier of Lewiston, staying with Mr and Mrs Albert Desmond on Oak Street during the school year, spent the weekend at her mother's home in Lewiston.

Clarice Whittier Lewiston Albert Desmond Oak Street

Hostesses Lead Young Ladies Contract Club Meeting

Tuesday evening of last week featured Mrs. William Esmond and Miss Ruth Johnson as hostesses. Prizes awarded: first to Mrs. Esmond, second to Miss Arline Footer, and third to Mrs. Alma Duley.

Young Ladies Contract Club William Esmond Ruth Johnson Esmond Arline Footer Alma Duley

Mrs Dill and Mrs Willis Travel to Boston for Ill Relative

Mrs. Margaret Dill and Mrs. Bertram Willis left Monday for Boston due to illness of Mrs. Dill’s sister and Mrs. Willis’ aunt, Mrs. Archie Dowling.

Margaret Dill Bertram Willis Boston Mrs. Dill Willis Archie Dowling

Fred Jack and sister close Abba gadasset Point home move

Fred Jack and his sister Miss Marie Jack have left their Abba gadasset Point residence after spending the summer and fall there and returned to their city home at 1071 Washington Street.

Fred Jack Marie Jack Abbagadasset Point Washington—street

Cushmans End Season at Sebasco Move to Portland Home

Mr and Mrs N A Cushman end their Sebasco season and move to their Portland home for the winter. A substantial crew will be employed over the winter on the Sebasco Lodge property at Sebasco.

N. A. Cushman Sebasco Homse Portland Sebasco Lodge

Wild Rose Girl Scouts Plan Halloween Party and Assembly

Wild Rose troop of Girl Scouts met Thursday at the Legion hall with 31 present. They scheduled a Girl Scout assembly on Sunday Oct 28 at Winter Street church to attend the morning service in a body. A Halloween party is planned Friday night Nov 2 at the Legion hall with one guest allowed per girl. Three guests from the Girl Scout Community Council attended. Mrs John C Fitzgerald Mrs Milton C Trott and Mrs W S Voorhees. Captain Mrs Edwin H Given and Lieutenant Miss Evelyn Trott led the meeting.

Wild Rose Legion Hall Girl Scout Assembly Girl Stout Winter Street Hallowe’en Girl Scout Community Council John C. Fitzgerald Milton C. Trott W. S. Voorhees Edwin H. Given Evelyn Trott

Miss Barbara Brown Elected Vice President at UMaine Dorm

Miss Barbara T Brown, co salutatorian of the class of 1934 at M H S, was elected vice president for the fourth floor in Balentine hall, University of Maine, by freshmen girls choosing their dormitory officers for the coming year. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter T Brown of Stoneham Mass and a granddaughter of Mrs Eugene R Brown of 31 Deering.

Barbara T. Brown M.H.S Balentine Hall University of Maine University Brown Walter T. Brown Stoneham Mass Eugene R. Brown Deering Street

Ladies Named in Lewis ton Visit on Thursday

Mrs Roscoe P Higgins Mrs Harry M Huse Mrs Charles C Toothaker and Mrs Gladys Ginty were in Lewis ton on Thursday.

Roscoe P. Higgins Harry M. Huse Charles C.toothaker Gladys Ginty Lewiston

Holbrooks Attend Funeral From Cleveland

Rev Harold F Holbrook his wife and daughter Clarice Neal traveled from Cleveland Ohio to attend the funeral of Charles F Holbrook of Chestnut Streets. They left Tuesday afternoon and arrived here Wednesday at midnight.

Harold F. Holbrook

Miss Winnie Whitehead Returns From Boston Trip

Miss Winnie Whitehead of Dummer Street has returned after a weeklong visit to Boston, recounting her experiences and the sights she enjoyed during the trip.

Winnie Whitehead Dummer Street Boston

Samuel Emlen Returns Home From Bath Visit

Samuel Emlen arrived back in Philadelphia on Thursday after several days in Bath as the guest of Edwin H Given of Cobb Road.

Samuel Emlen Philadelphia Bath Edwin H. Given Cobb Road

Doyles Attend Ruth Lawrence Theodore Bird Wedding in Rockland

Mr and Mrs D Joseph Doyle and daughter Glenn Ann of 41 Union Street travel to Rockland for the wedding of Mrs Doyle's sister Miss Ruth Lawrence to Theodore Bird both of Rockland. The Doyles visited last weekend with Mrs Lawrence's parents Mr and Mrs G A Lawrence of Crescent Beach as they join in prenup festivities.

D. Joseph Doyle Glenn Ann Union Street Rockland

Dover visitors call on local residents

Ex Alderman and Mrs Ralph C Co vel, Mrs W A McNeal, Mrs Charles Lockery and Mrs George Jacobs were visitors in Dover New Hampshire Thursday calling on Mrs Rodney Arnold nee Miss Jennie Jordan of this city.

Ralph C. Covel W. A. McNeal Charles Lockery George Jacobs Dover N. H Rodney Arnold Jennie Jordan

Mrs Drake hosts luncheon at Birch Point Summer home

Mrs Chester Plant entertained a group of friends with a luncheon Tuesday noon of last week at the Summer home of her daughter Mrs J Edward Drake Jr at Birch Point. Present were Mrs William P Hatch Mrs Leland Mitchell Mrs John Hunt Mrs Pearl Dunbar Mrs Wellington A Moore Mrs Elbridge R Wright Mrs William Small. Mrs Drake was present at dinner.

Chester Plant J. Edward Drake, Jr Birch Point William P. Hatch Leland Mitchell John Hunt Pearl Dunbar Wellington A. Moore Elbridge R. Wright William Small Drake

Stratford Couple Vacationing at Thorne's Head Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Conrad Olsen of Stratford Connecticut have spent a week at their summer home at Thornes Head where they had the building shingled and interior repairs completed during their stay.

Conrad Olsen Stratford, Conn Thorne’s Head

Mrs Partington and son Return From Wells Beach Visit

Mrs William Partington and her son William Jr returned Sunday after a short stay at Wells Beach with her parents Mr and Mrs E R Lawson.

William Partington William, Jr Wells Beach E. R. Lawson

Miss Dorothy Huggard Leaves for Quincy Visit

Miss Dorothy Huggard who has been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Huggard departed Monday with her aunt Mrs Howard Parks for Quincy Massachusetts to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Oliver for a few days before she resumes duties Thursday at the Hyannis hospital.

Dorothy Huggard R. N Herbert Huggard Howard Parks Quincy Mass Frank Oliver Miss Huggard Hyannis Hospital

Bath Iron Works chief sails York Bermuda cruise return

Roland F. Hill general superintendent of Bath Iron Works Corp returned Friday from a round trip cruise aboard the Kungsholm from New York to Bermuda and back.

Roland F. Hill Bath Iron Works Corp New York Bermuda Kungsholm

Alderman Walter W. Smith Improves at Home

Alderman Walter W. Smith, confined at his Washington Street home for pleurisy the last two weeks, is improving.

Walter W. Smith Washington Street

Edward J. Lee Visits Haverhill Mass for Short Stay

Edward J. Lee traveled to Haverhill Massachusetts on Sunday for a brief visit and will return with his wife Mrs. Lee who has been staying there with her sister Mrs. Andrew J. McDonald.

Edward J. Lee Haverhill Mass Lee Andrew J. McDonald

Halloween Party At Clappison Home In Andrews Road

Mary Alice Clappison hosted a Monday afternoon Halloween gathering from four to six at her parents home on Andrews road. Guests played bobbing for apples and doughnut games with prizes awarded to Jerusa lem Pierce, Jane Trott, Elaine Noyes, Virginia Trott, Barbara Redtdon, Jane Fitzgér ald, and Louise Carver.

Mary Alice Clappison James A. Clappison Andrews Road Jerusalem Trary Pierce Jane Trott Elaine Noyes Virginia Trott Barbara Redtdon Jane Fitzgérald Louise Carver

Mrs Sarah Redd Stricken By Stroke In Woolwich Home

Mrs Sarah Redd is gravely ill after a Friday stroke and is staying at the Woolwich home of her son Alton Reed. The family seeks prayers and support as doctors monitor her condition.

Sarah Redd Alton Reed Woolwich

Mrs Emery Footer hosts fall themed card party at 61 High

Mrs Emery Footer entertained guests at her home on 61 High Street with a fall color scheme and dahlias as centerpieces. Four contract tables determined prizes to Mrs Joseph Cyr Mrs Edith Lemont and Mrs Edward Footer. Also noted are parish funeral travel Rev Purdue Brownies meeting led by Mrs Skillings and beauty parlor opening by P O Jenkins now The Campus on College Road in Orono.

Emery Footer High Street Joseph Cyr Edith Lemont Edward Footer Carroll Davis Arthur Pratt John Freeman Fred Higgins Ralph Whitehouse Arthur King Ralph Gay Hiram Stevens Ralph O. Dale Rachel Nichols Arline Footer Danforth McDonald P. O. Jenkins Orono Academy Street College Road

Grace church St Marys guild plans dessert bridge

Hostesses Mrs Herbert Calderwood and Mrs Carl Troop led St Marys guild meeting at Grace church parish house. Plans set for dessert bridge on Nov 1 at 2 pm with W S Voorhees as chair of tables, aided by Irene Ingalls and Edward Sewall. Refreshments under W Dayton Hill with help from Walter M Hill and Calderwood. Also planned rummage sale for Nov 7 and Nee dlework guild progress noted.

Herbert Calderwood Carl C. Troop St. Mary's Guild of Grace Church Oak Street W. S. Voorhees Irene Ingalls Edward Sewall W. Dayton Hill

Bath Officer Langdon Green Returns From Vacation

Langdon E. Green, day patrolman of the Bath police force, resumes duties after two weeks of vacation most of which was spent in Northern Maine, being the last officer on the force to return.

Langdon E. Green Bath Maine Mr. Green

Mrs Thompson Visits Bangor Friends And Guests In Orono

Mrs. Albert Thompson of upper Washington street recently visited Bangor where she was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Foley, formerly of Bath. She also stayed with Mrs. Marcuis W. Jenkins of Orono during the trip.

Albert Thompson Upper Washington Street Bangor Albert W. Foley Bath Thompson Marcuis W. Jenkins Orono

Cambridge painter Warrants praise for Worcester portrait

Rev William Wunsch of Cambridge Mass painted a copy of the late Rev Thomas Worcester portrait tied to Boston society gift. Wunsch 22 studied six years at the Boston Art Museum won a long‑standing scholarship. The Worcester portrait was presented at the New England New Church Sesquicentennial in 1784. Worcester led Boston church for 50 years and held Harvard roles. The presentation was by Mrs George C Warren in memory of her parents and grandparents Malcom Doble and Miriam Doble.

William Wunsch Cambridge Mass Thomas Worcester Boston Boston Society of the New Church Wunsch Boston Art Museum Art Museum New England James Glen Green Dragon Tavern Boston Society Theological School Harvard College Edward H. Kimball Lincoln Street George C. Warren

Harvard Dartmouth Game Draws Local Couple in Boston

Mr and Mrs Donald Small of North Street spent the weekend in Boston to attend the Harvard Dartmouth game. The trip highlighted a quiet weekend for local residents with a pleasant outing and a chance to see college football rivalry up close.

Donald Small North Street Boston

Rothwell hunts big buck after snowbound trip at Eagle Lake

Edmund A. Rothwell returned from a gunning trip at his Eagle Lake camp where heavy northern snow forced their auto towed by horses. He reports plentiful bobcats harming deer and urges drastic state action to curb them. The party heard the Forestry plane searching for missing Websters believed lost in Maine wilderness. Lieut and Mrs Edward C. Craig and two children visited Portland with her father, William Sanderson.

Edmund A. Rothwell Eagle Lake Mr. Rothwell State Forestry Department Maine Edward C. Craig Jean Robert Garden Street Portland William Sanderson

Local Births and Marriage Moves in City Notices

Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt of 233 Washington street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Bessie F Greenblatt to Isadore son of Mr and Mrs Max Singer of 5 Federal street Bruns A son was born Monday evening to Alderman and Mrs Edwin R Andrews of 981 High street.

Solomon K. Green Blatt Washington Street Bessie F. Greenblatt Isadore Ae Somi Max Singer Federal Street Bruns Alderman Edwin R. Andrews High Street

Bath area social and news roundup with varied events

Mrs. Edward A Garcelon invited T W Hyde members to a Cumberland Mills reception honoring Mrs Celia Morse and staff at Red Men hall on Nov 3. Bath Opera House to host Crockerville Mountaineers on Nov 1. Easter lily and large potatoes showcased at local offices. Bowker heirs sale to Edward Cooley of Belmont Mass. University of Maine cup contest for Maine schools, Morse high eligible. Fall deer and hunting notes, vehicles, weather, and local police briefings. Cummings Motors expands services Nov 1 with day and night auto care and heated storage.

Edward A. Garcelon T. W. Hyde Eeane Cumberland - Mans Celia Morse Red Men's Hall Main Street Cumberland Mills

Mixed group to begin fall and winter pool classes

A five person group plans weekly fall and winter pool lessons at Bath this evening marking the start of their schedule. They used Bowdoin pool last winter and expect a larger turnout for the ongoing sessions.

Turn in dollars and tell how earned

South End P T A members at a special Tuesday afternoon meeting turned in their summer earnings and explained how they earned them. The group voted to donate sheets and pillow cases to Memorial Hospital and members will deliver preserves jellies and pickles next week. Tonight at eight the Halloween party and barn dance features Snipe's orchestra with refreshments.

South End Memorial Hospital Snipe South Street

Bath Iron Works to Represent Plant at Safety Conference

Bath Iron Works Corp will send a four-delegation of 14 led by Vice President Archibald M. Main and treasurer L Eugene Thebeau to Augusta for the Annual Safety Conference at the State house. The program features a 3 30 p m award of the Governor Louis J Brann trophy to the Maine plant with the greatest safety progress in 1934. Attending employers include Br est T Fulton safety committee chair George A Dickinson safety engineer Eugene McGrath and others.

Bath Iron Works Corp Archibald M. Main Treas L. Eugene Thebeau Augusta State House Maine Louis J. Brann Brest T. Fulton George A. Dickinson Eugene McGrath Arthur C. Norton George W. Tyler Joseph Smith Harold L. Adams Robert H. Haskell Joseph Grace Clyde Baker Gustave H. Meister Warren R. Munsey

Annual Parish Supper at Winter Street Church

The Winter Street Church hosts its annual parish supper on Thursday at 6 30 pm in the chapel. Parish members attendees and church activities participants are invited with voluntary contributions asked to defray expenses. Joining the parish may be possible and represents a pledge to support the church.

Ladies’ Aid Winter Street Maxwell Powers John A. Morse Emma G. Small Walter H. Bowker

Augusta Couple Guests Return After Week Visit

Mr and Mrs Ghariés Boette return to their Augusta home after spending a week as guests of Mr and Mrs L P Morse at 8 Farrin Street.

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Addison Pendleton F. G. Falin Front Street Lawrence Coombs Emma Cox Lexington Byron Steele Watertown Edwin Hutchins Laura Lemont West Bath Cox Charles Lemont Harold ©. Manson Brooklyn, Mass Elmhurst Mary Hodgkins Russell Waters Frank G. Walker Windsor Harry F. Morin City Boston University School of Medicine Edward E. Brrry Grove Street Cyrus Longley Center Street Arthur Sewall 2d Clarence Johnson Summer Street Jane S. Donnell Charles J. Donnell Clinton Wellesley College Donnell Wellesley Frank Daley Beacon Street Kennebunkport Joseph O. Purdue Shelburne Falls Carmen Huse Miriam Doble Wheaton College Mrs Malcolm Doble Portland Stadium Portland Sagamores Fitton A. C James Jenkins Emily Jordan Bath Opera House Crockerville Mountaineers WEET Independent Times Charles H. Morse Island Falls F. 8. Bowker Edward Cooley Belmont Phippsburg Pond Kennebec River Cooley Massachusetts Fisheries Association, Inc Morse High Fort Kent Deering High South Portland High Aea E. L. Reed George McLellan Bath Iron Works Harry E. Muckler Henry White Hainesville Aroostook Mr. Muckler Mr. White Office the Independent Massachusett Sagadahoc Barbara Trainor Clifton Street Lily Pond Ambrose McFadden Times Office Bath Country Club National Park Arcadia National Park Maing Arcadia U. S Andrew Robichaud Middle Street John J. Keegan House of Correction Everett Paul Green Everett Green Lowery Street President Roosevelt Cummings Motors, Inc Lewiston Buick South End P.T.A
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